Senior Project Manager – Aviation
About The Position
Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Senior Project Manager with aviation experience to lead the planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects. This role will include a combination of client management, project management, leading aviation civil design teams, and assigning field engineering duties, working closely with designers, contractors, and airport stakeholders in active airfield environments. Michael Baker knows the business of airports – from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For 85 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call “extension of staff” to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 8+ years of experience supporting aviation or airport infrastructure projects
- PE license
- Experience working in active airfield or airport environments
- Knowledge of airfield pavement systems, civil site design, and construction means and methods
- Experienced in project management principles and construction coordination
- Experienced managing teams in completing small and large engineering projects
- Experienced in managing airport clients in completing airport design and construction support services.
- Experienced in preparing proposals and preparing and delivering client presentations
Responsibilities
- Serve as Project Manager and Client Manager for multiple projects and one or more airport clients.
- Prepare and track project schedules, design budgets, design quality, and progress reporting for multiple concurrent projects
- Lead client, internal design, and construction meetings
- Lead coordination between design, engineering, and construction teams
- Prepare project documentation including meeting minutes, progress reports, and close‑out materials
- Lead risk tracking, issue management, and project controls
- Lead the design and construction of aviation infrastructure projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, airfield pavements, utilities, and full engineering services for landside facilities
- Manage one or more engineers or lead technical professionals for aviation civil projects.
- Review plans, specifications, and submittals for technical accuracy, or ensure technical reviews are completed by lead technical professionals
- Perform or assign field observations to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with project documents
- Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and airport operations to support construction phasing and access requirements
- Assist with quantity tracking, field measurements, and pay applications
- Support resolution of field issues, RFIs, and change documentation during construction.
- Serve as Sales Lead for project pursuits
- Identify and mine airport infrastructure design and construction opportunities
- Lead and support capture planning for identified opportunities
- Lead the preparation of engineering proposals to secure new work
- Lead the preparation and delivery of client presentations to secure new work
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
